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Dec
1977
Technical Reports
Cost Effectivieness of Research and Development Related to Railroad Electrification in the United States
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Electrification, Railroad Electrification, Propulsion Systems
Abstract: The object of this report is to determine the impact of research and development on railroad electrification in the United States. It is presumed that electrification is...
Report Number
FRA-ORD-77-62
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1977
Technical Reports
An Analytical and Experimental Evaluation of Concrete Cross Tie and Fastener Loads
Subject
Evaluation,
Track/Train Interactions
Keywords: Track Loading, Track Instrumentation, Track Design, Concrete Cross Ties, Track Components
Abstract: This report has been prepared as part of the Improved Track Structures Research Program sponsored by the Office of Rail Safety Research of the Federal Railroad Administration....
Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/71
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1977
Technical Reports
FAST Ballast and Subgrade Materials Evaluation - Ballast and Foundation Materials Research Program
Subject
Tracks & Structures,
Evaluation
Keywords: Subgrade, Ballast Performance, Conventional Railway Track Support System, Materials Testing, Material Properties
Abstract: The ballast, subballast, and subgrade materials from the FAST Project at Pueblo, Colorado were evaluated. Conventional characterization testing and repeated load triaxial testing...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-77/32
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1977
Technical Reports
Users' Manual for Kalker's Simplified Nonlinear Creep Theory
Subject
Evaluation
Keywords: Creepage, Creep Forces, Spin Moment, Steady-State Rolling, Hertz Contact
Abstract: The conversion of the computer program, "Simplified Theory of Rolling Contact," (used for calculation of a nonlinear creep force-creepage relationship) from the original Algol...
Report Number
FRA/ORD-78/06
Office
RRD
1
Dec
1977
Other Reports
Rail-Highway Grade-Crossing Accident For the Year Ended December 31, 1976
Subject
Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
Keywords: Accident Reports, Incident Reports, Casualties
Abstract: In accordance with 49 CFR 225, railroads are required to file monthly accident/incident reports with the Office of Safety, Federal Railroad Administration. For the purposes of...
Office
RRS